Congo beats Nigeria in penalty shootout to advance to World Cup intercontinental playoffs‎

Congo advanced to the World Cup intercontinental playoffs after beating Nigeria in a Sunday night penalty shootout. Chancel Mbemba struck the decisive spot kick to seal a 4-3 shootout victory for Congo after the final playoff match of African qualifying ended 1-1 after extra time in Rabat, Morocco. Congo's victory secured its place in FIFA's six-team intercontinental playoff tournament in March that will send two teams to the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.